Prairie County, Arkansas
AkashicPrairie County, ARTrumpR+65.8
2024 precinct map of Prairie CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Prairie County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 82.1% | 2,628 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 16.4% | 524 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.6% | 20 |
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24 precincts · 3,200 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 16.4%Harris524 | 82.1%Trump2,628 | 0.6%Kennedy20 | 3,200 | ||
| R | 18.7%Biden654 | 79.7%Trump2,786 | 0.5%Jorgensen16 | 3,495 | ||
| R | 24.1%Clinton814 | 74.2%Trump2,505 | 1.7%Johnson56 | 3,375 | ||
| R | 28.0%Obama880 | 68.5%Romney2,153 | 1.6%Honkala51 | 3,141 | ||
| R | 31.0%Obama1,048 | 65.7%McCain2,223 | 3.3%Nader110 | 3,381 | ||
| R | 43.1%Kerry1,562 | 56.0%Bush2,030 | 0.9%Nader32 | 3,624 | ||
| R | 44.6%Gore1,563 | 53.1%Bush1,862 | 0.8%Nader29 | 3,507 | ||
| D | 61.8%Clinton2,211 | 28.7%Dole1,025 | 8.5%Perot305 | 3,575 | ||
| D | 59.8%Clinton2,366 | 29.2%Bush1,154 | 11.0%Perot434 | 3,956 | ||
| R | 46.2%Dukakis1,688 | 53.3%Bush1,947 | 0.6%Dodge21 | 3,656 | ||
| R | 37.1%Mondale1,437 | 62.1%Reagan2,407 | 0.8%Bergland32 | 3,876 | ||
| D | 49.5%Carter1,928 | 47.6%Reagan1,855 | 2.9%Anderson112 | 3,895 | ||
| D | 77.7%Carter2,836 | 22.3%Ford813 | 0.0% | 3,649 | ||
| R | 28.5%McGovern873 | 71.5%Nixon2,186 | 0.0% | 3,059 | ||
| O | 24.4%Humphrey875 | 19.3%Nixon693 | 56.2%Wallace2,014 | 3,582 | ||
| D | 54.7%Johnson1,812 | 44.6%Goldwater1,476 | 0.7%Hass22 | 3,310 | ||
| D | 63.7%Kennedy1,680 | 27.8%Nixon734 | 8.4%Byrd222 | 2,636 | ||
| D | 61.6%Stevenson1,504 | 37.6%Eisenhower917 | 0.8%Andrews19 | 2,440 | ||
| D | 65.5%Stevenson1,664 | 34.3%Eisenhower871 | 0.2%Hallinan6 | 2,541 | ||
| D | 60.8%Truman1,020 | 15.5%Dewey260 | 23.7%Thurmond398 | 1,678 | ||
| D | 70.5%Roosevelt1,117 | 29.3%Dewey465 | 0.2%Thomas3 | 1,585 | ||
| D | 75.9%Roosevelt1,069 | 23.9%Willkie336 | 0.2%Thomas3 | 1,408 | ||
| D | 82.3%Roosevelt1,321 | 17.6%Landon282 | 0.2%Lemke3 | 1,606 | ||
| D | 91.2%Roosevelt1,743 | 8.3%Hoover158 | 0.5%Thomas10 | 1,911 | ||
| D | 61.7%Smith1,000 | 37.8%Hoover613 | 0.5%Thomas8 | 1,621 | ||
| D | 61.8%Davis730 | 32.7%Coolidge386 | 5.5%La Follette65 | 1,181 | ||
| D | 52.1%Cox962 | 45.6%Harding842 | 2.2%Debs41 | 1,845 | ||
| D | 61.8%Wilson1,061 | 38.2%Hughes655 | 0.0% | 1,716 | ||
| D | 54.6%Wilson647 | 31.7%Taft376 | 13.7%Roosevelt163 | 1,186 | ||
| D | 55.9%Bryan1,103 | 41.1%Taft812 | 3.0%Debs59 | 1,974 | ||
| R | 48.6%Parker639 | 49.3%Roosevelt648 | 2.1%Debs28 | 1,315 | ||
| D | 62.9%Bryan856 | 36.4%McKinley496 | 0.7%Woolley9 | 1,361 | ||
| D | 64.2%Bryan1,145 | 35.5%McKinley633 | 0.3%Palmer5 | 1,783 | ||
| D | 58.7%Cleveland960 | 36.9%Harrison604 | 4.4%Weaver72 | 1,636 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +21.8% |
| 1896 | +28.7% |
| 1900 | +26.5% |
| 1904 | −0.7% |
| 1908 | +14.7% |
| 1912 | +22.8% |
| 1916 | +23.7% |
| 1920 | +6.5% |
| 1924 | +29.1% |
| 1928 | +23.9% |
| 1932 | +82.9% |
| 1936 | +64.7% |
| 1940 | +52.1% |
| 1944 | +41.1% |
| 1948 | +45.3% |
| 1952 | +31.2% |
| 1956 | +24.1% |
| 1960 | +35.9% |
| 1964 | +10.2% |
| 1968 | +5.1% |
| 1972 | −42.9% |
| 1976 | +55.4% |
| 1980 | +1.9% |
| 1984 | −25.0% |
| 1988 | −7.1% |
| 1992 | +30.6% |
| 1996 | +33.2% |
| 2000 | −8.5% |
| 2004 | −12.9% |
| 2008 | −34.8% |
| 2012 | −40.5% |
| 2016 | −50.1% |
| 2020 | −61.0% |
| 2024 | −65.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 4,943 |
| 2020 | 4,981 |
| 2022 | 4,741 |
| 2024 | 4,725 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Prairie County's population has declined steadily for decades, leaving a sparse, agriculture-dominated electorate that delivered a 65-point Republican margin in 2024 — among the widest gaps in the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 82.9 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 65.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 65.8 points.
A population of 8,064, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,646 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cross County and Perry County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Prairie County, Arkansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Prairie County, Arkansas voted Republican by 65.8 points (R+65.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,200 votes cast, 524 went Democratic and 2,628 went Republican.
When did Prairie County, Arkansas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Prairie County, Arkansas voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Prairie County, Arkansas?
Prairie County, Arkansas has a population of 8,064 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Prairie County, Arkansas?
Median household income in Prairie County, Arkansas is $51,646 — below the national median of $80,734. The Arkansas state median is $60,773.
What is the political history of Prairie County, Arkansas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Prairie County, Arkansas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 22 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.